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• Uh, we have the A1 amendment before us. Members, this will be an author's amendment.
• the A3 amendment. the A3 amendment.
• Well, this is an author's amendment. So, or it's not amendment.
• :11:12.560> amendment the A4 amendment the A4 amendment um<02:11:14.320> to<02:11:14.880
• language A4 amendment with the amended language A4 amendment with the amended language on<02:11:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill as amended is a lot different than that.
• the bill as amended is a lot different than that.
• We support a stakeholder process as set forth in the bill as amended.
• Thank you for the amendments. We look forward to working with the author.
• Happy to accept the amendments outlined in the analysis.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a lengthy agenda of Senate bills, with most measures ultimately advancing on party-line or broad bipartisan votes after substantial testimony and several amendments. Early in the hearing, SB 418 by Sen. Menjivar was presented as a health access bill to codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and require coverage for up to a 12-month supply of medically approved hormone therapy; supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care amid federal threats, while there was no opposition testimony. The committee later also took up SB 456, which would exempt muralists from contractor licensing requirements for commissioned fine art murals; supporters said recent enforcement had chilled mural projects and harmed artists and communities, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 641, part of the wildfire response package, and SB 774, a sunset review bill for the Department of Real Estate and Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers, also advanced with support and no opposition. SB 775 and SB 776, sunset extensions for the behavioral sciences, psychology, and optometry boards, passed after witnesses described technical changes and the need to keep the boards operating. SB 777, dealing with abandoned cemeteries, drew testimony from local governments, industry, and counties; after amendments removed a local takeover mandate and shifted the bill toward a stakeholder working group and study process, opposition softened or was withdrawn and the bill moved forward to Local Government. SB 790, on interstate reciprocity for online higher education, generated the most debate, with supporters arguing California students and institutions need stronger consumer protections and access to the national reciprocity framework, while opponents said the bill’s terms conflicted with the existing compact; it passed as amended to Appropriations after committee members emphasized continued work on student protections. The consent calendar, including SB 389 and SB 861, was also approved, and the committee adjourned after additional vote changes were recorded.

Transcript Highlights:

• But with the amendments, I'm happy to support the bill today.
• First, I would like to accept the committee amendments.
• We aren't support yet we actually are support if amended we absolutely appreciate the amendments in the
• With the sunset process, we could either have been in favor with amendments or opposed with amendments
• We are supportive amended.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And you were speaking to the A2 amendment. Would you like to move the A2 amendment?
• Motion carries, and the A2 amendment is adopted.
• You have an amendment A1; would you like to speak to the amendment?
• Is there any discussion on the A1 amendment? All in favor of the A1 amendment By saying aye.
• A1 amendment passes. Questions for Representative Hudson on the bill as amended?

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, seeing the amendment being explained, are there any questions on the amendment from the members
• Any debate on the amendment?
• Seeing no debate on the amendment, you're recognized to close on the amendment. Wave close.
• Show that amendment passed. We are back on the bill as amended.
• Seeing no debate on the bill as amended, you are recognized to close on your bill as amended, sir.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a lengthy agenda of bills, with the chair limiting public testimony to about one minute per speaker. Early action included passage of HB 203, which allows certain counties to opt back into transportation concurrency, as amended to narrow the bill to small counties. The committee also favorably reported CS/HB 43, allowing renters to reuse tenant screening reports for 30 days, and HB 897, a timeshare-related strike-all that clarified timeshare governance provisions and annual board meeting requirements. The committee then approved HJR 1,215, proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate tangible personal property tax for farmers and agricultural businesses, with support from agriculture and business groups. A major portion of the meeting focused on the committee’s hemp package. Members discussed the committee bill PCB for HAT-25-01, which would create a regulatory framework for hemp-derived intoxicating products, including licensing, packaging and labeling restrictions, testing, and sales limitations. Testimony was mixed: industry representatives and distributors generally supported regulation but urged changes on branding, packaging, milligram limits, and sales locations; convenience store and petroleum marketers opposed restrictions that would exclude gas stations; and consumer-safety and addiction advocates supported tighter controls, including bans on synthetics, online sales, and child-appealing packaging. The committee also heard and approved PCB for HAT-25-02, a companion tax bill imposing excise taxes on hemp consumables and beverages, despite concerns raised about possible triple taxation and higher compliance costs. The committee next passed HB 211, expanding the definition of farm products to include edible and non-edible plants and clarifying agricultural preemption on bona fide farm operations. It also favorably reported PCS for HB 561, creating a chief manufacturing officer role within the Department of Commerce, a workforce development grant program, a voluntary manufacturing promotion campaign, and required reporting, along with PCS for HB 563, which adds an annual fee of up to $100 for participants in the promotional campaign. Both manufacturing bills drew broad support from industry and economic development groups. Finally, the committee took up HJR 1257 and its conforming bill HB 1259, which would create property tax benefits for long-term rental properties owned by Floridians with a separate homestead. Supporters argued the measure would encourage long-term rentals and investment in Florida, while opponents from counties and cities warned it would shift tax burdens and reduce local revenue. After debate, the joint resolution passed 9-4 and the implementing bill also passed 9-4, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, we are on House Bill 159 as amended.
• So, uh, Madam Chair, Amendments 145, and 8 of that, uh, proposed amendment are from the PRC, which gives
• Do we need to adopt the amendment or do we just, we kind of adopted the amendment.
• As amended, I think it's 1 amendment or 2 amendments. 1, OK. We have 1 for today. All right.
• All right, so adoption of the amendment. So we have the adoption of the amendment.

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• the federal level and this bill amends the federal level and this bill amends uh<00:19:43.280>
• however the consider maybe not amending however the consider maybe not amending this<00:22:01.080
• <00:22:02.200> the this bill but if possible to amend the this bill but if possible to amend
• so we'd like to propose that Amendment so we'd like to propose that Amendment it's<00:22:51.240>
• July 1 3000 uh do technical amendments July 1 3000 uh do technical amendments for<02:10:00.520><

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Do pass as amended to the Judiciary Committee. El Hawari, aye, Hoover, Ransom.
• Recent amendments to the manual override provisions are a significant improvement.
• I just wanted to note that I appreciate the work on the amendments thus far.
• Thank you for accepting the committee amendments.
• We're really down to one amendment.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

Transcript Highlights:

• AB 563, AB 731 with amendments. AB 753, AB 784. AB 964, AB 988 with amendments, and AB 1034.
• AB 1233 with amendments, AB 1255 with amendments, and AB 1381 with amendments.
• for the amendment. amendments. back together.
• I am familiar with the amendments, been party to those amendments.
• Motion carries and so moved to approve amendment. Do you accept the amendment?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:04:23.800> and voted on the A2 author's Amendment and voted on the A2 author's Amendment
• just I I think the amendment just I I think the amendment does<00:16:03.160> uh<00:16:03.360
• The amendment is adopted.
• And then we do have an amendment, Mr.
• <01:11:55.280> be that uh Senate file 1481 is amended be that uh Senate file 1481 is amended

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• for these bills to have a an amendment for these bills to have a an amendment deadline<00:03:05.040
• <00:03:25.280> filing that does not have an amendment filing that does not have an amendment
• In drafting this as a constitutional amendment, the amendment only allows for the two parties that have
• amendment um the amendment<00:32:06.919> uh<00:32:07.039> only<00:32:07.279> allows<
• Any further discussion on the DE2 amendment? The clerk will take the roll on the DE2 amendment.

Bills: HF550

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• With amendments, the clerk will read. Senate Bill 1 with amendments by Assemblymember DeMaio.
• , the 15th Amendment, the 19th Amendment, the 24th Amendment, and the 26th Amendment of the Constitution
• These amendments send an unambiguous message.
• So this is an unnecessary amendment.
• How do we get around this amendment? What do we do?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I do have three amendments.
• The A1 amendment is adopted, and we'll move to the A2 amendment. Any questions?
• Uh, motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. And we'll move to the A3 amendment.
• Chairman, I'd move the A2 amendment. >> Members, this is an author's amendment.
• Chairman, I'd move the A2 amendment. amendment. amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is a simple amendment. It's a strike-all amendment for teacher pay raise.
• The amendment fails. Next amendment, gentlemen. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is my final amendment.
• You're recognized for your first<03:57:24.720> amendment. first amendment. first amendment.
• adopt the amendment. adopt the amendment.
• <04:05:28.560> Speaker, amendment. Mr. Speaker, amendment. Mr.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval to dispense with the reading of the journal. Members introduced guests from Humphreys County and South Haven, then moved to the calendar and took up House Bill 2, a broad education-related measure. The bill was called up, the rules were suspended, and a committee substitute was adopted. An initial amendment correcting drafting errors in the charter school section and subsection numbering was then adopted without objection. Members then gave extended explanations of HB 2, describing it as a comprehensive school choice and education reform package. Supporters said the bill would create Magnolia student accounts/education savings accounts funded from existing per-pupil dollars, prioritize lower-income families, require testing and financial audits, expand special needs ESAs, and allow public-to-public transfers without a sending district veto. The bill also would expand charter schools into districts with D or F schools, create an accountability dashboard for public and private school reporting, expand the Tim Tebow Act for homeschool extracurricular participation, extend literacy and math requirements through eighth grade, adjust teacher and assistant teacher pay and retirement-related provisions, create a specialized school option program, and require a federal testing waiver. Supporters framed the measure as empowering parents while preserving public schools. During questions, members raised concerns about charter schools, the cost of the program, accountability, and whether the bill would help or harm public education. One member asked whether failing charter schools were addressed; the response was that the bill was aimed at reconstituting the system rather than directly fixing those schools. Another questioned why a child accepted for transfer could still be denied by a receiving district; the bill sponsor said districts would set and publish acceptance policies and could deny students for lack of room. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s scope and policy rationale, and the transcript does not show a final vote on passage of HB 2 in the excerpt provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• And there is an author's amendment, right? The A4 amendment.
• on the A4 testify on the amendment on the A4 amendment?
• The amendment is adopted. So with that, The amendment is adopted.
• <00:49:41.839> to amended, as amended, be re-referred to amended, as amended, be re-referred
• The amendment is adopted. So, to your bill as amended.

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• Next, uh to your bill as amended. Next, uh to your bill as amended.
• amendments to amendments in committee.
• in offer amendments to amendments in in offer amendments to amendments in in committee.<00:26:13.960
• to ...allowed for amendments to amendments.
• Are there any questions to the A1<01:22:19.480> amendment? A1 amendment? A1 amendment?

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• Yes, we do need to vote on the amendment. amendment. amendment.
• We can just vote on the amendment. I'm about to pass on the amendment. It's your amendment.
• your amendment. I'll sec. Do we have a your amendment. I'll sec.
• amendment number. amendment number.
• an amendment. And we have an amendment. an amendment. And we have an amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Well, the bill is going to be different after the amendment. Okay, so the amendment...
• So, um... on page, I would like to offer this amendment.
• Okay, thank you for the amendment.
• Okay, do we have a motion on the amendment? ...on the amendment? Okay, Chairman, you have a second?
• Okay, we... as amended. Yes, sir, back to you, so the... ...as amended. Yes, sir, back to you.

Bills: SB39, HB165, HB189, HB44, HB44

Keywords: board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement

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• the bill as amended? the bill as amended?
• . amended. amended.
• The amendment is actually amendment.
• Is the H0526A1 amendment an author's amendment, sir? Is the amendment yours? Yes, sir. Okay.
• bill as amended, sir. bill as amended, sir.

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• That’s one of the two amendments.
• why I um humbly request an amendment why I um humbly request an amendment just<01:00:38.720>
• the friendly Amendment the friendly Amendment um<01:00:57.200> because<01:00:57.440> I'm
• <01:26:56.440> um comment and my suggested Amendment um comment and my suggested Amendment
• with a defected date um to amend with a defected date um to amend subsection<01:49:00.159> 4<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi. HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date. HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.